Explosion at Enugu substation triggers widespread blackout
The MainPower Electricity Distribution Company (MEDL), a subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), has reported that an explosion at its injection substation in the Gariki area of Enugu State caused a power outage affecting several parts of the metropolis. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, according to MEDL spokesperson Emeka Ezeh.
Affected areas and immediate response
Mr Ezeh stated that the explosion damaged the indoor 11kV breaker at the injection substation. Areas experiencing the blackout include Gariki Market, Mayor Market, Roban Stores (Agbani Road), Crunchies (Agbani Road), Mobile Police Barrack, Amechi Road, Upper Mount, Ikiriki, Emeka Ebila, Ozalla Street, Egbonnaji, Nnaji Ogbodo, Idaw River, Igbariam Street, Liberation, Mount, Umuchu, Achina, Vance, Unubi, Enugu Agidi, Amawbia, Amokwe, Kenneth, Amah, and Hill Crest.
Restoration efforts underway
“Our technical team is currently carrying out a comprehensive assessment of the damage and has commenced the necessary restoration efforts to ensure power supply is restored to the affected areas as quickly as possible,” Mr Ezeh assured. He expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and appealed for patience and cooperation from customers.
The MEDL, which distributes power in Enugu State, is one of several subsidiaries of the EEDC, originally serving the five states of Nigeria's South-east region. The company continues to work on restoring normal electricity supply to all affected locations.
